Mental Health Tech- PRN- DAYS or NIGHTS

Mental Health Technician (PRN)

River Oaks Hospital is a 126-bed behavioral health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. River Oaks's caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1970. River Oaks Hospital is located in Harahan, LA on a short drive from New Orleans. River Oaks Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Technician (PRN) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through adulthood depending on which unit worked. The Mental Health Technician works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator. Ensures patients are consistently monitored in the proper location for the duration of activities. Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

Skills and Competencies

Previous experience in a mental health hospital setting is preferred. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for effective patient interaction. Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with others. Ability to exhibit empathy, respect and compassion that involve understanding and care for patients.

Benefits Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent. Some college course work is preferred. One (1) year related experience required. Psychiatric technician experience is preferred. Current registered behavioral technician (RBT) certification is highly desirable.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.